Hello Hello beautiful people, welcome back to  Santana Says! This time, our guest is the co-director of IRTF Cleveland, an organization devoted to human rights, anti-militarism, and grassroots activism. We discuss everything from Hispanic Heritage Month to the importance of collective community efforts, and even touch on the power of intergenerational collaboration. 

00:00 Welcome to Santana Sis: Introduction and Guest Announcement

00:37 Celebrating Hispanic Heritage and Suicide Prevention Month

01:19 Meet the Co-Director of IRTF Cleveland

01:48 College Memories and Cultural Diversity at Hiram

07:52 The Impact of the Pandemic on Mental Health and Generational Shifts

11:20 Navigating Political and Social Challenges

16:19 The Journey of Finding Purpose and Community Support

26:01 The Mission and History of IRTF Cleveland

31:36 Supporting Each Other

31:47 Vision and Collaboration

32:55 Challenges and Resistance

35:15 Pride and Heritage

37:10 Community and Connection

44:10 Celebrating Love and Partnership

51:52 Self-Care and Balance

54:27 Upcoming Events and Initiatives

57:37 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

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